Chef

Medirest Signature; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading food service company as a Chef, where your culinary passion will shine! This role offers the chance to create exceptional food experiences while working in a supportive environment that values individuality and progression. You'll be responsible for preparing delightful dishes, overseeing menu changes, and ensuring high hygiene standards. With opportunities for training and development, this position is perfect for those looking to grow in their culinary career. Embrace the chance to make a difference in the lives of clients and customers every day!

Benefits

Operational training and development

Life assurance scheme

Personal development opportunities

Wellbeing strategy

Holiday purchase scheme

High street discount vouchers

Qualifications

• Experience supervising a team in a culinary environment.
• Passionate about food quality and customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality food that delights clients and customers.
• Oversee and implement menu changes based on customer feedback.
• Maintain hygiene standards and comply with health regulations.

Skills

Culinary Skills

Customer Service

Team Supervision

Food Hygiene

Education

City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent

Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

We're currently recruiting an ambitious Chef to help us create exceptional food experiences for CH&CO on a full-time basis, contracted to 40 hours per week. As a Chef, you will be responsible for preparing and serving food that brightens our clients' and customers' days, within the market-leading food service company in the UK. We offer opportunities for progression, investing in our people, celebrating individuality, and rewarding employees who go beyond the plate.

Working with us comes with benefits and development opportunities:

• Operational training and development
• Life assurance scheme
• Personal development and training opportunities
• Wellbeing strategy, including access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Regular social events and communication with leaders
• Holiday purchase scheme
• High street discount vouchers

Shift pattern overview:

• Mon: Afternoons
• Tues: Afternoons
• Weds: Afternoons
• Thurs: Afternoons
• Fri: Afternoons
• Sat: [shift details needed]
• Sun: [shift details needed]

Please note: This role is contracted to 38 weeks per year.

Ready to bring your passion and culinary skills to CH&CO? Here's what you need before applying:

Your key responsibilities include:

• Preparing high-quality food that delights clients and customers
• Overseeing and implementing menu changes
• Identifying opportunities to improve food services
• Acting on customer feedback to improve offerings
• Supporting the creation of new menus and food concepts
• Representing CH&CO and maintaining a positive brand image
• Monitoring inventories to keep kitchens stocked
• Maintaining hygiene standards through cleaning responsibilities
• Complying with Food Handling, Hygiene, and Health & Safety regulations

Our ideal Chef will:

• Be passionate about great-tasting food and customer service
• Hold a City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent
• Have experience supervising a team
• Have experience in a similar Chef role
• Hold a Food Hygiene certificate
• Be flexible in working hours

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CH&CO, part of Compass Group UK&I, is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can be themselves and has equal opportunities for career advancement. We celebrate diverse talents, backgrounds, and beliefs, aiming to make all colleagues feel valued, empowered, and able to thrive. Diversity is our strength!